{"product_id":"seated-ganesha-upon-the-crimson-lotus-in-kalighat-by-sonali-chitrakar","title":"Seated Ganesha upon the Crimson Lotus in Kalighat by Sonali Chitrakar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis striking and iconic Kalighat painting by Sonali Chitrakar provides a bold, highly scannable portrait of the elephant-headed deity, Lord Ganesha, seated in absolute royal majesty. Characterized by its monumental focal figures and bold contours, the composition masterfully handles traditional sacred iconography through a vibrant folk lens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKalighat painting is a traditional art form that originated in the 19th century around the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, Bengal, practiced by the Patua community. It is celebrated for its sweeping, lyrical brushstrokes, bold color fills, and a unique blend of mythological themes with satirical commentary on contemporary life. Traditionally executed with water-based pigments on paper, this style is renowned for its rapid, expressive line-work and minimalistic backgrounds that emphasize the volume and dramatic expressions of the central figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe canvas centers around the massive brown figure of Lord Ganesha seated cross-legged upon a grand, fan-like crimson lotus blossom. His large elephant head features prominent fan-shaped ears and a thick trunk that curls elegantly to the right to scoop sweetmeats (laddu) from a golden bowl held in his lower hand. His other hand is held in the abhaya mudra, while his upper hands hold sacred attributes like the lotus. He wears a heavy, sun-like orange halo behind his head and a blue upper garment draped over his shoulders. Peeking out from the bottom right corner near the lotus petals is his small, devoted vehicle - mushaka, looking upward in adoration against a clean, solid sage-green backdrop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis iconic portrait perfectly illustrates the core strengths of the Kalighat folk style. Through her use of minimal, flat color fields and a massive, space-filling central figure, Sonali Chitrakar delivers an exceptionally clean and powerful image of auspiciousness that honors ancient temple traditions while maintaining a stark, modern clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonali Chitrakar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48408526913750,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Seated_-Ganesha_upon_the_Crimson_Lotus_in_Kalighat_by_Sonali_Chitrakar.png?v=1782720524","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/seated-ganesha-upon-the-crimson-lotus-in-kalighat-by-sonali-chitrakar","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}